If you want to make people sympathetic to your cause, inconveniencing their enjoyment of sporting events around the holidays is probably not the best idea.
In Milwaukee though, an angry mob protesting the police shooting of Dontre Hamilton attempted to block access to the Bradley Center, keeping spectators from entering to see the Milwaukee Bucks game.
Y'all, these fans are UPSET. And you know what? So are we. Milwaukee. #DontreHamilton
— deray (@deray) December 24, 2014
https://twitter.com/kbkje/status/547553870344249344
Another entrance. Blocked. Milwaukee. #DontreHamilton https://t.co/M7VJdSaSA1
— deray (@deray) December 24, 2014
Children out here crying, terrified, trying to get into #Bucks game with their parents. @WISN12News #DontreHamilton pic.twitter.com/HJBqIf9SEq
— Ben Hutchison (@Ben__Hutchison) December 24, 2014
@BennyHutch @WISN12News democracy can be terrifying when you haven't been exposed to it before!!
— (◣_◢) (@verbuurg) December 24, 2014
https://twitter.com/70torinoman/status/547559707833937920
Maybe buy a dictionary.
Protestors in front of the Bradley Center locking arms. Home of @Bucks. People Power!#DontreHamilton #ShutItDown pic.twitter.com/YIexE3mRsb
— Hands Up United (@handsupunited_) December 24, 2014
https://twitter.com/Twerkin4Obama/status/547557193005154304
Group locks arms on 4th St. Outside of Bradley Center. pic.twitter.com/77cqf4dzVo
— Ashley Sears (@AshleySears6) December 24, 2014
RT @daneyvilla: Protestors aren't letting any fans through Bradley Center. Fights breaking out #milwaukee #icantsleep pic.twitter.com/uLXH9oqobl
— J OWL Farand (@OwlsAsylum) December 24, 2014
Stand off in front of Bradley center. #DontreHamilton pic.twitter.com/KjuKmahmtt
— Brendan O'Brien (@newsobrien) December 24, 2014
https://twitter.com/DefendWallSt/status/547554639047323648
The Milwaukee Police Department seemed to have things under control.
Anyone blocking access to Bradley Center is subject to arrest.
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) December 24, 2014
“@MilwaukeePolice: Anyone blocking access to Bradley Center is subject to arrest.” <~~ Good! Justice isn't about obstructing people's lives.
— Cheryl R. (@CherylRaffel) December 24, 2014
@MilwaukeePolice yup, that event is way more important than you murdering people, great work
— wscaddie56 (@wscaddie56) December 24, 2014
Logic is hard.
.@KaraWitty Exactly! How about doing something constructive about raising awareness of or helping those with mental health issues?
— Cheryl R. (@CherylRaffel) December 24, 2014
Demonstrators in front of Bradley Center. Bucks fans still getting inside pic.twitter.com/7s53GE6zQk
— Bill Walsh (@BillatCBS58) December 24, 2014
Tonight the Milwaukee Police Department again facilitated a walk of a group of demonstrators through downtown streets. (1/3, cont.)
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) December 24, 2014
When group tried to restrict access of ticket holders to Bradley Center, we ensured their admittance w/o making any arrests. (2/3, cont.)
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) December 24, 2014
After a short demonstration at the Bradley Center, the group returned to Red Arrow Park where their walk began. (3/3)
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) December 24, 2014
@MilwaukeePolice Great babysitting guys!! Should we donate diapers and wipes???
— ?? Tawodi ?? (@Tawodi) December 24, 2014
Wonder how many crimes were committed elsewhere while cops were babysitting these guys.
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